G2E'S Global Markets Forum to provide key insights on the state of gaming

G2E is the premier trade show and conference event for the international gaming entertainment industry and will take place October 1-4 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

"Now more than ever, the gaming industry is truly a global one, with expansion underway in nearly every corner of the world," said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA). "G2E's Global Markets Forum is designed to help attendees get the top-notch education and insights from expert speakers from around the world so they can compete in every gaming jurisdiction and take advantage of the growing international gaming marketplace."

Global Markets Forum at G2E 2012 will take place Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.  This specialized conference track will feature five 60-minute sessions, including "A Time for Change: Modernization of the Gaming and Lottery Business in Ontario," "The Pacific Rim: Is Gaming Ready to Explode?" "Gaming Giants: Singapore & Macau," "A Sleeping Giant: The Latin American Market" and "VLTs in Europe: Italy, Greece and Beyond."

"As gaming becomes increasingly interconnected around the world, both the opportunities and challenges will grow as well. Any industry leader who hopes to remain competitive must attend these sessions, which we are proud to sponsor for the fourth consecutive year," Spectrum Managing Director Fredric Gushin said.

For more information on G2E 2012 and the Global Markets Forum, including session descriptions and featured speakers, visit www.globalgamingexpo.com.